Molde Cathedral

Welcome to Molde, a profoundly resilient coastal city situated on the breathtaking west coast of Norway. As you stand here breathing in the crisp maritime air, take a moment to look around at the landscape that surrounds us. …

As we begin our exploration, let us focus our attention on the exterior facade and the lush gardens surrounding the property. In the warmer months, the air here is perfumed with the scent of blooming roses. …

Just a short distance from the main body of the church stands its most recognizable feature. Tilt your gaze upward to take in the impressive fifty-meter high freestanding bell tower. …

We now approach the main portal of Molde Cathedral. The entrance to any great religious structure is deeply symbolic; it marks the physical and spiritual threshold between the bustling, secular world of the city and the quiet,…

Step inside and allow your eyes a moment to adjust to the light. You are now standing in the nave, the central aisle of Molde Cathedral. …

Remain seated in the nave, or step gently toward the side aisles, and turn your attention to the windows. The interplay of light and glass is arguably the most vital element of any cathedral interior. …

Slowly make your way to the very front of the nave and stand before the altar. This is the spiritual focal point of the entire building. …

Before we exit the cathedral, let us pause in one of the side aisles to reflect on how a city remembers what it has lost. As you recall, the former cathedral that stood on this site was destroyed during the second world war. …

As our tour comes to a close, make your way back out through the main portal and step once more into the daylight. Take a final, sweeping look at the fifty-meter freestanding bell tower and the modern brick facade of the…